Julie Bishop to attend Gallipoli service

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop will represent the government at Gallipoli on Anzac Day amid heightened security following intelligence suggesting terrorists may try to target the commemorations.

In a statement, Ms Bishop said she would also attend Turkish, French, Irish and Commonwealth services on the peninsula.

She will deliver a remembrance speech at Tuesday's dawn service and also speak at the memorial service at Lone Pine. She will then take part in the New Zealand memorial service at Chunuk Bair.

"I will convey the deep appreciation of our government and the Australian people to the Turkish government and the people of Turkey for continuing to uphold the memory of those who died at Gallipoli, and in particular, for the manner in which they respect, care for and maintain the sites of sacrifice which are treasured by Australia and New Zealand," she said.

Around 8700 Australians lost their lives at Gallipoli.

Ms Bishop said the Australian government appreciated the ongoing support provided by the Turkish government and local officials in providing security for Gallipoli commemorations each year.

Turkish soldiers and police are expected to be out in force on the peninsula where hundreds of Australians and New Zealanders have gathered for the services.